Child Day Care

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US Census 2000 data reveals that there is an increase in children under the age of 6 with working parents. In CT, nearly 62 percent of kids under 6 had all parents working, up from 56 percent in 1990. While many parents and guardians turn to friends and family to care for their children, a popular option is to seek a quality child care facility.

The CT Department of Public Health Community Based Regulation Section is responsible for licensing child day care facilities. Child day care groups and centers in the District are routinely inspected to assure compliance with elements of the Statutes and Regulations of the CT DPH Child Day Care Licensing Program.

During a typical inspection, FVHD inspectors check for the following:

• Are indoor and outdoor spaces clean, in good repair, and free from observable hazards?

• Is drinking water available and safe to drink (potable)?

• Are food preparation facilities separate from children play areas, clean, and adequate?

• If the building was constructed before 1978, have lead-based paint hazards been identified and eliminated?

As of September 2, 2005 there are 64 child day care groups and centers inspected by the District.

Links

CT DPH Child Day Care Licensing Program
Site includes guidelines for choosing child care
click here

National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
Provides a wealth of information for parents and child care providers
http://nrc.uchsc.edu/